Communication Skills (801)

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801-136 English Composition 1

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of written documents.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: ((GPA High School, 2.6 or Act Writing Subject Score, 18 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Writng, 255 or GED-Reading, 165) and (GPA High School, 2.6 or ACT Reading, 16 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 251 or Test Waived-College Degree or GED-Reading, 165)) or ((GPA High School, 2.6 or Act Writing Subject Score, 18 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Writng, 255 or GED-Reading, 165) and (GPA High School, 2.0 or ACT Reading, 12 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 236 and 838-104)) or ((GPA High School, 2.0 or Act Writing Subject Score, 15 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Writng, 242 and 851-795) and (GPA High School, 2.0 or ACT Reading, 12 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 236 and 838-104) or ()(GPA High School, 2.0 or Act Writing Subject Score, 15 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Writng, 242 and 851-795) and (GPA High School, 2.6 or ACT Reading, 16 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 251 or Test Waived-College Degree or GED-Reading, 165))

801-195 Written Communication

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments is designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication

Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (ASSET Reading Skills, 39 or COMPASS Reading Skills, 073 or ACT Reading, 16 or SAT Reading, 330 or AccuPlacer Reading Comp, 076 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 250 or Reading-Credit Level Met or Test Waived-College Degree) or (838-104 or 838-104 or 801-195 or 801-136 or 801-198 or 804-133 or 806-110 or 806-112 or 806-118 or 806-134 or 806-139 or 806-154 or 806-177 or 806-186 or 806-194 or 806-199 or 809-103 or 809-166 or 809-172 or 809-188 or 809-195 or 809-143 or 809-196 or 809-198 or 809-199) and (COMPASS Reading Skills, 51 or ACT Reading, 12 or SAT Reading, 270 or AccuPlacer Reading Comp, 55)
Co-requisites: (838-104)

801-196E Oral Comm ChallExam

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

801-197 Technical Reporting

The student will prepare and present oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports, and case studies. Designed as an advanced communication course for students who have completed at least the prerequisite introductory writing course.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: ((GPA High School, 2.6 or ACT Reading, 16 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 251 or Test Waived-College Degree or GED-Reading, 165) or (GPA High School, 2.0 or ACT Reading, 12 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 236)
Co-requisites: 838-104)

801-198 Speech

Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: ((GPA High School, 2.6 or ACT Reading, 16 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 251 or Test Waived-College Degree or GED-Reading, 165) or (GPA High School, 2.0 or ACT Reading, 12 or EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 236)
Co-requisites: 838-104)

801-198O Speech-Orientation

In House for Telecouse Only.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 0

801-201 Critical Writing, Reading, and Research

A composition course focusing on researched academic writing that presents Information, ideas, and arguments. Emphasis will be on the writing process, critical thinking, and critical reading.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (801-136)

801-223 English Composition II

Students continue the study of academic writing to attain advanced writing and critical thinking skills. Students learn textual synthesis, analysis, advanced source integration, and rhetorical strategies.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (801-136)

801-227 Creative Writing

Introduces and encourages the creative writing process as an avenue for individual expression. Students will read and respond to works of creative writing in various genres to determine their principles as well as how and why writers break formal conventions. Students will experiment with techniques for producing original work in both poetry and prose. Emphasis is on idea generation, collaborative feedback, and effective revision. This is a workshop-based course.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

801-311 Communication

This course reviews the grammar and writing skills that an adult learner needs to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively on the job. Students will produce a variety of job-related documents such as: business memos, letters, and short reports. The course will provide techniques that will improve the effectiveness with which learners communicate interpersonally, and within small groups. Students will learn to prepare and deliver oral presentations.

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2

801-621 Creative Writing

Aid Code: 60 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-0.65